Shirley Bristow, 92, of Palatka, passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. She was a native of Decatur, Georgia and resided in Palatka since 1956 coming from Georgia. Many years ago, Shirley worked as a customer service representative with the telephone company. Following the birth of her children, Shirley devoted herself to raising her children and was very active in the PTA and was involved in fundraising efforts for the March of Dimes. In addition to her love and devotion to her family, Shirley also loved the Lord and kept her faith till the end. She was also fond of her cats.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stacy Douglas Bristow, Jr., her parents, Benjamin Tucker Dixon and Margaret Missouri Cannon Dixon and a granddaughter, Ellen Michelle “Missy” Dyess.
Shirley is survived by 2 daughters, Peggy Dyess (Ike) of Hastings and Evelyn Lee Wiggins (Richard) of Ft. Myers and a sister, Helen Iron of Decatur, GA.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Shirley’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.